Tips to Avoid Buying the Wrong House

Many people are eager to buy their first home. They have been waiting a long time to make a purchase, because the number of listings on the market has declined over the last year. They often grow impatient and are tempted to jump at the first opportunity they find. This feeling is understandable, but you need to resist the impulse and hold out for the right house.

Decide What You Want

You won’t be able to buy the right property if you don’t know what you are looking for. You will need to write a wish list before buying a new home.

You will need to decide what features are absolutely essential. The size, number of rooms, distance from work and layout may be some of your biggest priorities. You will also want to list features that are preferable, but not as important. You may want a swimming pool, but can live without it. Keep in mind that you can always make renovations down the road.

Listing the most important features will help you choose the right property. Make sure that your goals are realistic and in line with your target price.

Learn About Changes to the Community

You will also want to learn about any major changes that are expected to take place in the community. You may find that the city is planning some new developments. These changes could increase the value of your property, but also increase traffic. You may want to go to City Hall, attend local town meetings or subscribe to the local newspaper to learn about these changes. This will help you understand what the neighborhood will be like in the future so you can decide if you want to live there or not.

Visit the Neighborhood and Property First

The listing may look great on the website, but you won’t know if it is right for you until you actually see it in person. You should also take time to explore the surrounding neighborhood and try to get a read on your future neighbors. You probably don’t want to purchase a nice house and then find out that the neighbors are loud college students right after you move in.

ALWAYS Have an Inspection Conducted

You should never make an offer on a house until it has been inspected. You want to make sure that the inspector is a member of the National Association of Home Inspectors. You should also avoid working with an inspector that was recommended by the buyer.

Ashley is a 30-something woman that recently made some huge changes in her life. She grew up as a Chicagoan and moved to Indiana where she now resides with an amazing man their two cats. She is a new momma and loving every moment with her little man. She also enjoys spending time learning new things, reading, playing video games, spending time outside, and hiking when she is up to it, fishing, and in general loving life.